Mallard duck with her twelve ducklings, Oxfordshire, England

2 days old a dozen ducklings animal families baby animals close by cuteness down family groups gathered together one day old parental responsibilities parental responsibility protection small staying close tiny aves avians beaks caring cute daytime feathers fluffy full length full length horizontal mallards natural world nature nurture nurturing parent protecting relaxing resting sitting stock image stock photo stock photograph together togetherness wildlife photography wildlife stock large group of animals animal animal themes wild animal wild animals breeding young animals young animal rearing animal behaviour animal behavior habitat five animals animal family side view color image color colour united kingdom uk